Incredibly deep black is achievable with this product. Fantastic for gesture drawing and less structured drawing. You can get some unexpected marks which really add to works. A lot of fun to use and will definitely purchase again.

Use chunk charcoal in any size chunk you like by either using it as it comes from the packet, or breaking of smaller chunks appropriate to the piece you are drawing. The chunks make very delicious dark marks, quite unlike drawing with charcoal sticks. Drawing with a lump, or brick, frees one from the constraints of holding it like a pencil and therefore you can experience bigger, freer mark making. I would highly recommend this product.

I use this just as I would use regular charcoal, but it is better because it makes heavier and lighter marks that are more organic in nature than for instance the edge of a square charcoal. It does however make your hand very messy! But it washes off:)

General's chunk charcoal is the best! A wonderful black and the chunk can do big lines on the paper and delicate lines. It is so black and moves around the paper. Compared to other charcoals this one is the absolute best and my favorite!!!!!!!!